B&W Companion 5th Wheel Hitch Base to Fit GM Puck System in 2018 Chevy Silverado

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I am ordering a 2500 Silverado, I am wondering if I order it with the puck system will that work with my BandW Companion 5th wheel I currently have? Will I need any type of adaptor?

asked by: Rick H

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We have the B and W Companion base kit part # BWRVB3705 which is the correct base for a Companion hitch head like what you have to fit the factory rail kit of a 2018 Chevy Silverado 2500 long bed. The full hitch for your truck would be the part # BWRVK3705.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The best fifth wheel hitch we offer for your 2018 Ram 3500 long bed with the factory rail kit is the B and W Companion hitch part #BWRVK3700. This fits your rail kit directly, is very reliable and easy to install and use, plus comes apart in a few…

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Answer 2

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 3

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 4

Choosing the right height setting for your 5th wheel hitch is a combination of a few different variables. First of all you want your towing setup to be as level as possible. With your Montana High Country 340BH level you will want to measure from the…

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Answer 5

Hey Jay. It sounds like you are on the right track here because a sidewinder pin box will be your only option for pulling your 5th wheel since you have a short bed truck with the Rambox. That said, you are right that the Reese Sidewinder cannot be…

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Answer 6

The head alone for the B&W Companion hitch #BWRVK3500 weighs about 70 pounds. Everything else weighs about 130 pounds. So the total weight of the hitch is approximately 200 pounds.

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Answer 7

A wedge is needed, yes, and the Lippert Turning Point pin box does come with a universal wedge, but it is not a very good fit with the B&W Companion #BWRVK3710. So I highly recommend instead using the 5th Airborne Custom Wedge for B&W Fifth…

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Answer 8

The Ram OEM 5th wheel puck system, shown in the linked photo and article, was launched in 2013 so what you have in your truck is likely to be an aftermarket installation of some kind. These newer Ram trucks with the factory prep can directly accept a…

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Answer 9

The B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package #BWRVK3775 you're looking at will work fine with your new Chevrolet Silverado. This hitch has 3 height adjustments so you'll be able to set the hitch height…

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Answer 10

You do not have to use a sliding 5th wheel hitch in a short bed truck. In many cases, truck beds shorter than 8 ft do not have enough clearance between the trailer and truck to execute sharp turns. This is why sliding hitches were invented. Due to…

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Answer 11

If you take a look at the linked diagram you can see the minimum recommended clearance distances between truck and trailer for 5th wheel towing. It is recommended to have at least 5-inches from the top of the bed rails to the bottom of the trailer…

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Answer 12

Hey Ken, yes the Curt A30 part #C66HR fits the exact same rails as your Reese 22k hitch. Basically both hitches are designed to fit the industry standard fifth wheel rails.

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B&W Companion 5th Wheel Hitch Base to Fit GM Puck System in 2018 Chevy Silverado

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